Maintenance Tech I

Job Title: Maintenance Technician IReports to: Maintenance SupervisorSummary: Ensures the efficient operation of the operating facility and its equipment by performingmechanical functions (i.e. replacements, installs, upgrades, etc.) and general maintenance of equipment.Identifies and prevents ongoing maintenance failures, reacts quickly to unforeseen events, and has thetechnical and mechanical ability to complete repairs. Assists in the maintenance of tools, powerequipment and the inventory of spare parts for the department.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Identify, repair, install and maintain conveyors and equipment and the physical building in a mannerthat meets organization standards and ensure minimum equipment downtime in accordance withsafety practices. Exhibit the mechanical aptitude for facility repair skills, including plumbing,electrical fixture repairs, lighting repairs, cleaning, and painting.• Installs electrical wiring, conveyors, and equipment; new electrical services, wiring duringremodeling projects; repairs electrical equipment and control circuits; replaces faulty electricalswitches; repairs material handling equipment.• Perform and complete assignments or Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks and Work Orders (WO)distributed through computer based PM/WO system. Prioritize and complete work orders and ensureany required documentation is also completed. Ensure conveyors and equipment is maintainedpursuant to our preventative maintenance programs and assist in the development and maintenanceof all preventative maintenance programs.• Exhibit a functional understanding of safety rules (e.g. powered industrial trucks, fall protection,L.O.T.O., hot work permitting, etc.) and consistently use personal protective equipment as requiredand as prescribed by the company. Maintain departmental tools, equipment, and spare partsinventory.• Ability to read and understand available equipment manuals and updates to identify and locaterequired lubrication points, and the ability to utilize mechanical aptitude in determining lubricationconstraints as specified therein. Competency in the utilization of various measuring tools todetermine volume, pressure, and process continuity. Perform mechanical connections for pneumaticand hydraulic hose connections.• Performs routine walking and visual inspections of the production floor in observation of unsafe actsor conditions; takes immediate corrective action where necessary to develop and meet plant safetygoals. Is actively involved in safety efforts.• Reports food safety and quality issues, corrective actions, and preventative measures tomanagement. Ensure basic hygiene training, GMP’s, HACCP, allergen control, food safety andquality requirements and actively supports prerequisite programs as required.Important Notice: This job description is a generalized summary of job duties and can be modified as determined asnecessary by Colorado Premium. It is not a contract of employment. All employment is “at-will” an Employee or theCompany may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, and without advance notice, procedure, orformality.Education/Experience:• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years of responsible experience inbuilding and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or the equivalent combination ofeducation and relevant experience.• Experience with electrical systems, conveyors, power equipment vehicles within a warehouse ordistribution.• Excellent reading, communication, and organizational skills. Must be proficient in the use of aPersonal Computer (PC) and related business software. Ability to work independently with minimalsupervision.• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability towrite simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and smallgroup situations to other associates of the organization.• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, commonfractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics.• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oralinstructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardizedsituations.#INDSJ #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado-Premium-Foods-3